3.3 Gravitational Potential Energy

Energy stored because of gravity is called:

• Gravitational Potential Energy

• Kinetic Energy

• Mechanical Advantage

• Chemical Energy

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At which point does the ball has the greatest gravitational potential energy (GPE)?

• A

• G

• D

• C

• G

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Which would have the LEAST gravitational potential energy (GPE)?

• A ball sitting on the ground

• Moon viewed from the Earth

• An airplane flying 30,000 feet above the ground

• A rock sitting on top of Mt. Everest

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How could you increase the gravitational potential energy of an object without changing its mass and gravity?

• Make the object larger

• Lower the object towards the ground

• Raise the object farther off the ground

• Allow the object to roll on the ground

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You throw a ball into the air as shown in the diagram. At what point does the ball have the most gravitational potential energy?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

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At which position does the child on the swing have the most gravitational potential energy?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

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Which is the correct unit for expressing gravitational potential energy?

• Joule

• Newton

• m/s²

• meter

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Which of the following is the correct equation for calculating an object's gravitational potential energy?

• PE = mgh

• PE = mg / h

• PE = mg + h

• PE = gh

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What is the value of the Earth's acceleration due to gravity (g)?

• 9.8 m/s²

• 100 m/s²

• 25 m/s²

• 3.14 m/s²

Calculate the gravitational potential energy of a car with a mass of 1300kg at the top of a 52m high hill.

• 4.86 x 10⁵ J

• 6.56 N

• 6.62 x 10⁵ J

• None of the answers are correct

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